Groundskeeper (FT)

Hollywood Park Management Company.•Inglewood, CA

14h•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination, is being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke with the 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium as its centerpiece. Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use mega development under construction in the Western United States. When complete, Hollywood Park will have up to 2,500 residences, a hotel, a retail district reaching up to 890,000 square feet, up to 5 million square feet of office space, and more than 25-acres of public parks and open space. Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium is the host of world-renowned sporting events, including Super Bowl LVI in 2022, College Football Playoff National Championship game 2023, WrestleMania 2023, World Cup 2026, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics in 2028. Adjacent to the stadium and under the same roof canopy is a 2.5-acre open-air plaza, American Airlines Plaza, and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theater. YouTube Theater is an intimate venue, making it the perfect place for concerts, comedy, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more. Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward-thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer. We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect. Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S. Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles: Start with Care – create a lasting impact through genuine care Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others Resolve with Respect – treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment As the Event Security Specialist, You Will... The groundskeeper position is a full-time position with responsibility to maintain the stadium’s artificial playing surface, including all preparation for the various sporting and entertainment events. This position will assist and oversee the installation, deployment, and removal of various field turf protection systems (Matrax/Omnideck/Itrac). This position will assist in executing all field activities, maintenance, and cleaning/disinfection of the artificial surface. This position will be responsible for marking out lines, striping, and painting as well as removing paint.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency; coursework or certification in sports turf or turf grass science preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of related work experience preferably in sport field maintenance and upkeep and/or artificial turf maintenance.
Strong work ethic with an emphasis in working in a team environment.
Good verbal communication skills; ability to convey communications in a clear and precise manner.
Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing.
Flexible schedule; Able to work long hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs., walk, stand, bend, stoop for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

Execution of athletic field maintenance workload designed to maintain condition and appearance of athletic turf surface in world class condition.
Knowledgeable in field preparation for concerts, events, soccer, college football and NFL games
Prepares artificial turf surface for competition and events including lining, marking, striping, and painting of the playing surface for event needs. Includes painting multiple colors and designs within the scope of work.
Assist with routine and preventative maintenance on artificial turf surface
Install, adjust, clean, and remove turf protection as it relates to the playing surface.
Safely operating grounds equipment
Completion of other duties as assigned or required.
Assist with any and all landscape maintenance when needed.
Operate and knowledgeable in light heavy equipment including a tractor, utility vehicles, boom lift and/or forklift.
Additional duties as assigned.